How many renters in Buckley, WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
65.5% (±31.0 points) of renting households in Buckley, WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 48.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 65.5% (±31.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 65.5% (±29.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 48.8% (±28.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Buckley
| Share of income spent on rent | Buckley | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.0% (±6.5 points) | 9.0% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.1% (±20.4 points) | 11.7% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.4% (±25.8 points) | 13.5% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.0% (±9.6 points) | 12.8% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 0.0% (±9.6 points) | 10.4% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 65.5% (±29.5 points) | 42.6% | 40.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Buckley against Pierce County, its state and the nation
| Buckley | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 65.5% (±31.0 points) | 53.0% (±1.6 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 65.5% (±29.5 points) | 42.6% (±1.4 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 48.8% (±28.6 points) | 31.5% (±0.7 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $34,125 (±$33,380) | $68,118 (±$1,782) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,992 (±$973) | $1,806 (±$18) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Buckley, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Pierce County (53.0%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (49.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Pierce County, Buckley ranks 10 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 61 of 467.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Buckley
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckley | — | 65.5% (±31.0 points) | — |
| Enumclaw | 3.1 mi | 47.5% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Prairie | 4.0 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Heights | 4.3 mi | 81.5% (±50.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilkeson | 4.5 mi | 38.5% (±102.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carbonado | 5.7 mi | 54.5% (±57.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Ridge | 5.7 mi | 56.8% (±27.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crocker | 7.0 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bonney Lake | 7.2 mi | 48.3% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Pierce County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Fort Lewis | 82.7% (±8.9 points) |
| 5 | Prairie Heights | 81.5% (±50.6 points) |
| 6 | McChord AFB | 78.9% (±9.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Anderson Island | 75.0% (±87.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Stansberry Lake | 75.0% (±67.9 points) |
| 9 | North Fort Lewis | 68.6% (±10.6 points) |
| 10 | Buckley | 65.5% (±31.0 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Clear Lake (Pierce County) | 62.4% (±63.0 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Parkland | 62.4% (±6.8 points) |
| 13 | Steilacoom | 60.0% (±16.1 points) |
| 14 | Orting | 59.2% (±18.8 points) |
| 15 | Wauna | 58.3% (±25.0 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Milton | 58.1% (±13.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Pierce County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Buckley
Are renters in Buckley rent-burdened?
65.5% of renting households in Buckley pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Buckley spend on rent?
The median renting household in Buckley, WA spends 48.8% (±28.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buckley city, Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buckley city, Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buckley city, Washington
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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